forestlands and develop best-practices for management. Because much ofFlorida‘s forests are under private ownership, the legislature could consider mandates and incentives for the management of carbon on these lands. There is no comprehensive assessment of the carbon dynamics ofFlorida wetlands, and, because of their significant carbon stores and CH 4 emissions, it is important that these data be developed. Loss of carbon from the vast stores in the Everglades can be reduced through proper management of hydroperiod and control of wildfires. Current wetland mitigation and wetland banking practices can be reviewed in the context of climate mitigation. Development of carbon markets is an unparalleled opportunity for monetizing ecosystem services and thereby progressively incorporating the natural economy into the human economy. Through targeted land use, Florida can participate in carbon markets with the potential for development of a major new source of revenue. For carbon markets to function effectively there must be transparent and comprehensive accounting of carbon sequestration, reversal, and leakage associated with biological systems over spatial and temporal scales consistent with the goals of GHG mitigation. Existing state agencies can establish appropriate accounting and best-practices procedures, and provide a mechanism for certification of verifiers. Appropriate environmental safeguards are essential to ensure that the methods of mitigation are consistent with the long-term health ofFlorida‘s ecosystems. The Critical Lands and Waters Identification Program, (CLIP), developed by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) and others, is a comprehensive inventory that provides essential data for this purpose. AdaptationPlan Page 226